XML Injection Vulnerability in TextPattern by TextPattern Inc.
CVE-2018-1000090

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Textpattern

Status
Textpattern
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-1000090?

TextPattern version 4.6.2 includes a vulnerability in its Import XML feature that allows an attacker to perform XML Injection. By uploading a maliciously crafted XML file, an attacker could exhaust the web server's memory resources, leading to a denial of service. This vulnerability highlights the importance of validating and sanitizing XML input to prevent such attacks and safeguard server performance.

References

https://github.com/textpattern/textpattern/issues/1141
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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